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Predictions that the NFL's new rookie salary cap — and the cost associated with it — would lead to a flurry of trades at the top of the draft proved accurate. The Rams had previously traded the No. 2 overall pick to the Redskins, beginning a streak of six consecutive picks that changed hands.

The Seahawks pulled a stunner in the first round, addressing their need for a pass rusher by selecting West Virginia's Bruce Irvin with the 15th overall pick. The selection was made after Seattle traded with Philadelphia, moving down from No. 12 overall to No. 15 and acquiring two picks in the later rounds. But no one guessed Irvin would be Seattle's selection. Irvin played two seasons at West Virginia and had 14 sacks as a junior and 8½ sacks his final season. He is expected to be solely a pass-rush option for the Seahawks because he is undersized at 6 feet 3, 245 pounds. Irvin also had off-field problems before his arrival at West Virginia, including jail time.